Nebula Tips and Tricks

If you are having problems with your machine, a restart is the first thing to try. If your system won't let you shut it down via the Ctrl-Alt-Del -- Shutdown method, you can manually turn it off. Press and hold the power button on the computer itself; six seconds ought to do it. After it shuts off, you can restart it with the same button. (If you're unsure of the button, look for your CD tray; there should be a round button nearby.)

Calendaring with Oracle:: Here are tips on using OC, including the differences in v10 (upgraded in Feb 07), and on-line access for you and non-Nebula friends. And find out how to synchronize a handheld device.
Computing with Ease:: Many a Nebula client has found that these things make life easier.
Email handling:: Nebula offers a number of email services to its clients.
Faxing from your computer:: Nebula uses a pre-defined printer and custom software to send faxes...
Glossary of terms:: Learn the difference between a trojan and a worm with the Nebula glossary
Internet Explorer:: Changing your home page or display size are just some of the tips.
Monitor and video problems:: Make your icons right-sized, or even super-sized !
Office 2003: general info, plus:: Access; Excel; Paint; PowerPoint; Word
Password peace:: Too many passwords? Learn to manage them
PC Maintenance and performance:: Tips on cleaning up both your hardware components and your software files
Printing:: Everything you might want to know about installing and resolving print problems.
Secure File Transfer:: Transfer files between Bank (aka: I: and H: drives) and another computer with the SSH Tectia client.
Shortcut solutions:: Make the most of shortcuts
Using Spybot spyware-blocker:: Here's how to use it
Using "My Computer" (aka: Windows Explorer):: Many of the features of Internet Explorer are now available in Windows Explorer

If you have questions or suggestions, please forward them to nebula@u.

You'll find more information on the UW's software and policies at the UW Technology Frequently Asked Questions page. You can also use the Search feature at the bottom of this page to find specific information, such as SSH, Pine, etc.